Malta International Airport

Overview summary

Malta International Airport, also known as Luqa Airport or Valletta Airport, is on the central Mediterranean island of Malta. It is the only airport to serve the inhabited Maltese islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino.

Just south of Sicily, the islands are a popular European leisure destination in the summer months and popular with business aviation users year-round. Malta Airport can handle private jets of all sizes.

For personalised pricing and advice on private jet charter to or from Malta, contact our Flight Team (24 hours) on +44 (0)20 7282 4986.

Private jet prices to Malta International Airport

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For personalised pricing and advice on private jet charter to or from Malta, contact our Flight Team (24 hours) on +44 (0)20 7282 4986.

London Luton – Malta (one-way)
Aircraft: Legacy 600
Seats: 8
Charter price: £28,500

Paris Le Bourget – Malta (one-way )
Aircraft: Learjet 45XR
Seats: 8
Estimate charter price: €21,500

Malta International Airport History

Malta International Airport is based on the site of the original British military airport, RAF Luqa (which is why the airport is still known at Luqa Airport by many locals today).

RAF Luqa’s passenger terminal was originally developed in the 1950s, financed by the British Government, to handle the increasing number of civilian aircraft flight traffic to Malta after the Second World War.

In 1977 a new, longer runway was launched and other changes made in the terminal, to reflect the growing interest in the island as a leisure destination, and to accommodate larger jet airliners.

After the change of Government in 1987, the construction of a new air terminal took place and Malta International Airport became fully operational in February 1992.

Your views on Malta International Airport

“I love this airport approach due to the amazing scenery one may see. On approach, you can see not only Malta, but its sister islands (Gozo and Comino) too. Add the sunset to that scenario and the result is just magic.”

“An amazing holistic view of the Maltese Islands is breathtaking. The blue sea, dispersed boats, fortifications and harbours are an exceptional view which can be highly difficult to beat!”

“While up in the sky, over the clear blue Mediterranean, you come across the fantastic small island of Malta, with its beautiful medieval city of Mdina, the wonderful harbour of Valetta, and its unique architecture everywhere, you know you are HOME.”

Landing at Malta International

Malta International Airport location

Malta Airport is located 5 km (3.1 mi) southwest Valletta, the Maltese capital.

Malta International Airport facts

Airport Codes: MLA / LMML
Runways: Malta Airport has two runways, aligned at right angles to each other.
Elevation: 300 feet / 91m
Malta Airport is open 24 hours for private jets.

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